What is the Penguin Discovery experience?

For the first time ever in New Zealand, we're giving our visitors the opportunity to experience an intimate on-the-ice encounter with our amazing penguins.

Experience an on-the-ice encounter like no other, as you venture into the world's largest Antarctic penguin colony display!

Penguin Discovery allows visitors to explore the wonderful snow-filled penguin enclosure and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the magnificent King and Gentoo Penguins. Visitors will enjoy a private Q&A session with an experienced Penguin Keeper as part of the experience. Photos of your experience are taken while you are on the ice, and are included in the price.

When: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 10.30am

How many: Maximum FOUR participants per day

Participants MUST be aged 14 years or older - Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian.